Resorts World’s 1,400 slot machines can be accessed by a customer’s mobile wallet via a wireless connection, often referred to as near-field communications. The maximum time the field trial could last is 180 days. The system cleared the board’s testing lab, and Gibson can administratively approve the system after 30 days if there aren’t any issues. The Resorts World cashless gaming system will technically be on a field trial when the property opens, said Gaming Control Board Chairman Brin Gibson. “We set out to reinvent the hospitality experience in Las Vegas by bringing seamless interaction, leading-edge convenience, personalized engagement and catered service to every guest touchpoint,” Jingoli said. Konami Gaming Chief Operating Officer Tom Jingoli said the launch of the system was “a significant historical moment” for both Las Vegas and the gaming industry. “Resorts World will help accelerate this change in the gaming industry.” “The idea is not just connecting the entire casino floor, but also the non-gaming amenities at Resorts World,” Pappano said. Las Vegas-based Sightline serves as the financial conduit, moving funds from a customer’s debit card, bank account, PayPal account or another source into the mobile wallet. “This is a seamless consumer experience to digitally transform the gaming industry,” said Sightline Payments CEO Joe Pappano. The property’s mobile wallet, which was developed by gaming equipment manufacturer Konami Gaming, is part of the Resorts World mobile app. Resorts World is taking the technology a step further, by becoming the first casino in the state to allow a mobile wallet to fund table game play.

Wagering on slot machines through a mobile wallet has been increasing in the state, and most major gaming equipment providers have developed or are in the process of creating mobile wallets.

Nevada gaming regulators approved the use of cashless wagering technology last year.

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